An area of forestry, farming and a little light industry comprising the village and a couple of hamlets in the Cher valley 25 miles (40 km) south of Bourges at the junction of the D2144 with the D92 and D35 roads. The A71 autoroute runs through the northern part of the commune's territory. The village is one of seven places claiming to be the geographical centre of France (excluding Corsica and Overseas France).[citation needed]
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1962
603
—
1968
669
+10.9%
1975
649
−3.0%
1982
631
−2.8%
1990
609
−3.5%
1999
573
−5.9%
2008
609
+6.3%
Sights
The abbey of Noirlac, dating from the twelfth century.